Apparel and Accessories

Gear Review: Bikes Onboard

May 29, 2015

One of the best parts of arriving in a new port of call is the opportunity to go exploring—whether you’re looking for a place to get some food and drink, a secluded beach where you can kick back or somewhere to provision for the next leg of your journey. And what better way to do all that than by bicycle? But bikes are big, and space onboard is limited. Enter the folding bike—the cruiser’s best friend. Here is a selection of functional folding bikes. Grab one and stow it onboard for your next cruise. You’ll be glad you did.

Gear Review: Maui Jim’s Waterman Sunglasses

April 13, 2015

Maui Jim’s new Waterman sunglasses are designed specifically for on-the-water action. They feature lens vents to dry any water that is captured inside the lens

Gear Review: NYNE Aqua Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

April 7, 2015

The NYNE Aqua portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker is a great addition to your boat’s musical arsenal. The speaker has a 33ft Bluetooth connectivity range, so you can stream music from your smartphone

Gear Review: Pacific Cycles IF Mode Folding Bike

March 18, 2015

The IF Mode folding bike from New Hampshire-based Independent Fabrication and Taiwan-based Pacific Cycles is for sailors looking for a bike that is on par with their boat.

Gear Review: Gocycle G2 Folding Electric Bike

March 18, 2015

The Gocycle G2 folding electric bike may be the most advanced folding bike you can stow onboard. The bike has an LED “dashboard” built into the handlebars that tells you your speed, what gear you’re in and the amount of battery life left in the motor.

Gear Review: Mariner D7 from Dahon

March 18, 2015

The Mariner D7 from Dahon is a commuter bike with an urban design, ready to eat up the pavement as you head out from the boat. The 7-speed cruiser has 20in wheels and features a rack over the back tire

Gear Review: the APEX from Vilano

March 18, 2015

The APEX from Vilano rides on 16in tires and sports Shimano’s six-speed Revo Twist Grip and a Shimano six-speed derailer.

Gear Review: GOTHAM1 from Citizen Bike

March 18, 2015

The GOTHAM1 from Citizen Bike is a lightweight, no-frills ride that is easy to use and easy to stow. This is a one-speed bike that rides on 20in tires

S2L-X by Brompton

March 18, 2015

If you like making things your own, then you’ll want to check out the offerings from the folks at British bike builder Brompton. These guys make the cycle version of a bespoke Saville Row suit

Gear Review: SwissBike X50 by Montague

March 18, 2015

The SwissBike X50 from Montague is a multi-use folding bike, rugged enough to handle dirt roads in the islands while still being compact and easy to stow.

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Photo by Andrew Chin, Courtesy of Community Boating

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